Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance
Overview
The development of this global action plan on antimicrobial
resistance, requested by the Health Assembly in resolution
WHA67.25 in May 2014, reflects a global consensus that
antimicrobial resistance poses a profound threat to human
health. It reflects the input received to date from broad
multisectoral and Member States’ consultations.
The goal of the global action plan is to ensure, for as
long as possible, continuity of successful treatment and
prevention of infectious diseases with effective and safe
medicines that are quality-assured, used in a responsible
way, and accessible to all who need them. It is expected
that countries will develop their own national action plans
on antimicrobial resistance in line with the global plan